2002 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · YW52 LXP
2002 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2002. Recorded mileage 168,621 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW52 LXP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2024
- 168,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW52 LXP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 3 Series (YW52 LXP) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Rear bush missing a bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YW52 LXP Mileage History
- 07/09/2022154,846 mi
- 12/09/2022154,848 mi+2 mi
- 21/09/2023156,742 mi+1,894 mi
- 09/10/2024168,621 mi+11,879 mi
Average of roughly 6,594 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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